Vita Advanced Mattress Wins Prestigious ‘Best of the Best’ Award at Interzum 2025

We are delighted to announce that we received four awards at Interzum 2025. Including ‘Best of the Best’, for the innovative ‘Vita Advanced’ concept mattress, which has been developed in collaboration with Evonik and Covestro.

The event, held in Cologne, Germany, is the principal exhibition and conference for the furniture supply industry across Europe and award entries are judged by leading industry professionals. These awards are a testament to our position as innovation and sustainability leaders within the flexible polyurethane foam industry and highlight the mattress’s exceptional design and commitment to sustainability.

The Vita Advanced concept mattress was developed in collaboration with Evonik and Covestro and is a game-changer in the world of sleep products. Designed with sustainability at its core, the mattress incorporates a flexible PU foam which incorporates both recycled materials from Evonik and bio-circular attributed materials via mass balance from Covestro. These materials help reduce the environmental impact of the mattress, making it a great choice for those looking for future fit solutions. In addition, the mattress has been developed with the upcoming European regulations for sustainable product design in mind, ensuring it is leading in terms of environmental standards.

On the award Dr Mike Murray Chief Innovation Officer at The Vita Group said: “The Vita Advanced Mattress is a testament to our commitment to innovation and sustainability. Collaborating with Evonik and Covestro has allowed us to push the boundaries of what is possible in mattress design, integrating advanced materials from both recycled sources and bio-circular attributed materials via mass-balance. This award not only recognises our efforts but also sets the standard for the industry, confirming the circularity of PU foam and demonstrating it is a future fit material.”

The Vita Group has developed the Vita Advanced Mattress in close partnership with Evonik, utilising their recycled polyol, a raw material used in foam production. Evonik’s innovative hydrolysis technology enables the creation of superior quality recycled polyol, which can be incorporated at high levels into new foams. This marks the first time that this exciting new technology has been integrated into flexible PU foam for a mattress, transitioning from concept to pilot plant success and representing a pioneering product.

“It is great to celebrate The Vita Group’s success with their innovative, and now officially recognised ‘Best of the Best’ Vita Advanced Mattress. For Evonik, this achievement exemplifies how our proprietary hydrolysis process enables the complete recovery of polyols from flexible PU foams, which matches the quality of traditional sources to produce new mattresses”, said Dr. Emily Schweissinger, Technology Manager at Evonik Comfort & Insulation. 

Another important component comes through the partnership with Covestro, by using their Desmodur® CQ TDI ms, which replaces conventionally manufactured materials with bio-circular attributed materials via mass-balance and at the same time significantly reduces the carbon footprint of the mattress.

The Vita Advanced Mattress features up to 100% recycled polyol and up to 100% ISCC Plus1) certified mass-balanced bio-circular TDI, achieving an impressive 65% recycled content and up to 70% reduction in carbon footprint compared to conventional mattresses. Despite these sustainable features, the mattress does not compromise on comfort, durability, or support.

Patrizia Wegner, The Head of Sales Flexible Foam EMEA at Covestro The Head of Sales Flexible Foam EMEA at Covestro highlights: “Vita’s award-winning mattress demonstrates how constant collaboration, and innovative chemistry can significantly reduce environmental impact. We’re proud to support Vita with our Desmodur® CQ TDI in making more sustainable sleep solutions a choice for the market.”

This award-winning mattress represents a major step forward in the journey towards more sustainable sleep solutions. It offers products to consumers that prioritise environmental sustainability whilst also providing premium sleep experiences. The Vita Advanced Mattress offers optimal spinal alignment, superior comfort, and modern aesthetics, all while contributing to a more sustainable future.

This strategic collaboration with Evonik and Covestro demonstrates the tremendous benefits of working together for the entire value chain and society. Vita Advanced is not just an award-winning product -it is the future of sustainable sleep.

1) International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC Plus)
2) LCA calculation from The Vita Group’s in-house verification-ready LCA tool